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The Cuddler Program

The Cuddler Program volunteers give physical comfort to babies going through drug withdrawal or neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). Volunteers hold and rock babies born to mothers who used heroin or other opioids during pregnancy.

Cuddling helps babies feel more relaxed and less irritable. It can also lead to reduced medication and length of hospital stay.

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